JEE Main Chemistry question

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The modern theory of heterogeneous catalysis is:

(A)Intermediate compound formation theory
(B)Adsorption theory
(C)A combination of the two theories, i.e. intermediate compound formation and adsorption theoryCorrect
(D)None of the above

Answer: (C)

Solution

The currently accepted mechanism for heterogeneous catalysis combines both ideas: reactants are first adsorbed onto the catalyst surface (adsorption theory), where they

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